Board

Name Position Bio
Kevin Dixon Chairman

Qualifications and Experience - Kevin spent 30 years with Accenture, a global management consulting company. In 2004, he found Racetree Stud and owns a number of racehorses. Kevin played an integral role in negotiations regarding the Brisbane Racing Precinct Joint Venture.

Special Responsibilities - Chair of Master Planning Sub-Committee

Eddie Kann Vice-Chairman

Qualifications and Experience - Eddie is a consultant to commercial legal firm ClarkeKann. He is also a Life Member of Urban Development Institute of Australia and a former Director Queensland Turf Club Ltd 2006-2009 (Vice Chairman 2007-2009).

Special Responsibilities - Chair of Finance and Governance Sub-Committee

Peter Tighe Director

Qualifications and Experience - Peter is a director of a number of private companies with interests in fruit and vegetable marketing and wholesaling with some 30 years experience. For the past 20 years, Peter has been the Managing Director of J.H. Leavy & Co, one of the largest and most successful fruit wholesaling businesses in the Brisbane market. For over 15 years, Peter and his wife Patricia have raced horses in the eastern states of Australia and in Singapore.

Special Responsibilities - Member of Finance and Governance Sub-Committee

Paul Williams Director

Qualifications and Experience - Paul has 20 years experience as a commercial lawyer and was previously partner with Brisbane legal firm Hopgood Ganim. He is currently General Counsel to Mitsui Coal Holdings, a large Japanese coal mining group. Paul is a Director of the Brisbane Lions Football Club. He and his wife Jill have many thoroughbred racing and breeding interests in Queensland and New South Wales.

Special Responsibilities - Member of Master Planning Sub-Committee.

Neville Bell Director

Qualifications and Experience - Neville is the proprietor of Kilto Park Stud and Agistment Farm located at Caboolture and has over 30 years experience in banking, finance and property development. Neville was a former Director Queensland Turf Club Ltd 1998-2009.

Special Responsibilities - Chair of Special Projects/ BRSSC Committee

David Dawson Director

Qualifications and Experience - David is a medical scientist by profession. Semi-retired, he is a consultant to the World Health Organisation. He has racing and breeding interests, and was a former Director Queensland Turf Club 2005 - 2009 (Treasurer 2007 - 2009).

Special Responsibilities - Member of Special Projects/ BRSSC Committee

Bill Sexton Director

Qualifications and Experience - Bill is a company director and qualified accountant with extensive thoroughbred racing and breeding interests. Bill was a former Director Queensland Turf Club Ltd 1978-2009 (holding positions of Treasurer 1993-2002, Vice Chairman 2002-2005 and Chairman 2005-2009).

Special Responsibilities - Member of Finance and Governance Sub-Committee

Samuel Adams Director

Qualifications and Experience - Samuel is a qualified solicitor who specialises in large scale real estate and banking and finance transactions.  He is a senior associate with Clayton Utz, previously being employed in the London offices of Clifford Chance.  

Special Responsibilities - Member of Master Planning Sub-Committee 

 

Stephen Ferguson Chief Executive 

Qualifications and Experience - Stephen's qualifications include a Master of Business Administration and Social Science. Stephen is a Graduate Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and he has over 25 years experience in racing administration.

Andrew Moore Chief Financial Officer/ Company Secretary

Andrew is a qualified CPA, has degrees in both Commerce and Economics and an Executive MBA. He has over 20 years experience in financial and commercial management, business development, capital raising, treasury and corporate governance in a variety of industries including racing, hospitality, mining and energy.

Darren Condon Chief Operating Officer

Darren rejoined the racing industry after a successful career working for Australia's leading cinema chain Greater Union/ Birch Carroll & Coyle. Darren has fulfilled numerous managerial roles during this time and is experienced in sales, marketing, corporate communications, hospitality and event management.